Dr. Mark Stetter

Dr. Stetter currently serves as Dean of the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. In this role he oversees all aspects of the school including education, research, veterinary hospitals, animal health diagnostic labs, centers and institutes. He served as Dean and Professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University from 2012 until 2021. Prior to joining higher education, Dr. Stetter held various senior roles at The Walt Disney Company including Director of Animal Operations and Director of Animal Health. He also served in various capacities, including zoo and wildlife veterinarian, at The Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Society and the Audubon Nature Institute.

Dr. Stetter has held leadership roles within national organizations, including serving as Director, PetSmart Charities Board, Treasurer for the American Association of Veterinarian Medical Colleges, President of the American College of Zoological Medicine, Chair for the Wildlife Scientific Advisory Board with Morris Animal Foundation and Chair of the research committee with the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians. He holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry and chemistry from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana.